Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

A massive earthquake, the seventh largest recorded in history, struck the east coast of Japan on Friday 11th March. While the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami have passed, the recovery and mourning have just begun. The disaster could become the most expensive earthquake in history.

Donation though JustGiving. Shelter Box provide shelter, warmth and dignity to the families made homeless by crisis. The disaster relief charity immediately mobilised, with an initial Shelter Box Response Team heading to the affected region within hours of the catastrophe striking. Donations can be made though just giving via credit/debit card or PayPal.http://www.justgiving.com/shelterbox-japan

Global Giving is also accepting donations online via credit/debit card, PayPal and cheque. Global Giving are working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground.http://www.globalgiving.co.uk/pr/6500/proj6443a.html

MapAction has been deployed to Japan to help with Tsunami aid efforts. They are accepting donations online to product and print maps of the effected areas. MapAction deploy teams of geographical experts the minute disaster breaks. They draw up new maps on a daily basis, showing aid organisations where people are most in need. The first maps may even be drawn up in the air, en-route to the emergency, so they’re ready to print and distribute as soon as the team lands.http://www.seethedifference.org/charities/mapaction/emergency-deployment-in-disaster-zones

Donations can also be made to the Japanese Red Cross through Google’s Crisis Response site, which also offers resources and information about the disaster.